Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Trash to Treasure

I love to fix up houses.  This is the third house I've remodeled - and by far the most extensive.  The house is much larger than my last one.  And it was much uglier.  We had to tear out everything and start over.  The process has taken a lot of energy and money.  But now I can focus on the fun stuff.  I've slowly been decorating! Yeah - the fun stuff.

I have loved this table from Pottery Barn for a very long time:

It is beautiful.  It is also $499 which is way out of my price range.  So when I came across a sad $10 table at Salvation Army, I knew I had to have it.  Here's what it looked like when I brought it home:

I loved the chunky turned legs.  And, even though it didn't have drawers, I knew it would be perfect in my living room.  So after a light sanding, I primed with oil-based primer:

And then 2 coats of Valspar Lincoln Cottage Black (leftover from this project - $0. Score.).  This is what it looks like now:

I am in love with this table.  I actually like it more than the Pottery Barn version.  And since I saved $490, I think a date night with my husband is in order.

BTW, the little votive holder on the left is from Salvation Army too - $1. So cute.


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48 comments:

  1. I like it more than the pottery barn version too. Great work! And almost free! LOVE it!

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  2. Wow, fabulous find and great job!
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

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  3. Thanks! I love how this table turned out - glad to share the transformation.

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  4. You can't beat that! It's beautiful and it's like getting $490 worth of table for free! I hope you will come show this off at my VIP Party today. http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/08/vip-party-22.html

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  5. Thanks Sommer! I shared it on your blog!

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  6. I agree, I like it better than the PB version too! And, the price can't be beat! Great job :D

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  7. Nicely done & great $10 score! LOVE the turned legs and the best part, reusing paint you already had =)

    xo Lynda

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  8. Thanks Shelley and Lynda! This is one of my favorite projects. I still can't believe I found that table for only $10!

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  9. Your table is wonderful. It is also much better quality than PB which is so poorly made. $10!!! I've never been that lucky. Where I live there is such huge demand for thrifty finds and few items for sale, so any item is immediately taken the first few seconds it is for sale. I know you will enjoy this table for many many years to come.

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  11. Thanks for the nice comments! I love this table - it looks great now that it's all cleaned up!

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  12. Hopping over from Piece of Work Wednesday. This table caught my eye because I just bought one like it to makeover! I didn't get mine for $10 though! This turned out great, thanks for sharing..

    Kelly@The East Barn

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  15. This is so cool! Stopping by to invite you to link up to Thrifty Thursdays. Blessings!

    Johnnie

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  16. Johnie - Thanks! I stopped by!

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  17. Your table looks brand new! I have been looking for a console table with similar proportions for my foyer, but have not found such a good bargain yet. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. I found you on Thrifty Thursdays, glad I had a look:) What a bargain! Love the finish:)

    Bianca

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  19. Thanks! It's not always easy finding the right bargain at the right time - I was lucky!

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  20. Thank you so much for being a part of Tales from Bloggeritaville’s Thrifty Thursday! I just LOVED your project and am featuring it in my Friday Flashback!
    I sincerely appreciate you linking up. And please be sure to LINK BACK to the party. :)That way everyone can find the party. It’s not a party without guest! Thank you!
    I hope you will accept and display the Tales from Bloggeritaville feature button on your blog. YOu can find it on the Friday Flashback Post. It’s my way of saying “Thank YOU!”

    Live*Love*Laugh,
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  21. What a find! I have been looking for a 1920's table like that forever. But every time I find one they are at least $200. That was a great deal.

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  22. @Leigh - Thank you so much for featuring me! I really appreciate it! I love this project too - I was very lucky to find such a cute table!

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  23. @Nita - Thanks! I have a few pieces of furniture that I've been looking for too. I was lucky with this one!

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  24. You found such a great deal! One day I hope to find a great piece of furniture and paint it black. It looks great with everything!

    Congratulations on being featured!

    XoXo,
    Kristal

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  26. It is prettier than the Pottery Barn table. Great job

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  28. Wow! Isn't it amazing how many shades of black are now available? It's a great color I will have pick up a sample. Your restyle looks great.

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  29. Adorable redo, and you are to be congratulated...hope your date-night was extra special and your hubby loves the table redo -just not as much as you{lol}

    Nice job!
    Visiting from Restore Interiors Linky Party this week,
    ~Suzanne in IL

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  30. Another terrific thrift store score, Kristen! The shade of black you chose was perfect.

    I have a table almost exactly like yours. It was my grandmother's, and I've ALMOST painted it, a few times. Had I gotten MINE thriftin', I would have already painted it by now. So...I guess I just need to get on with it! ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  31. Thanks Everyone! I LOVE this table makeover!

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  32. I love this SO much more than the Pottery Barn table! Old tables have so much more character and great lines -- wonderful make over!

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  33. pottery barn schomotery barn, yours is better hands down ;-)

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  34. I love your table and I love that color! We just painted some bedroom furniture Lincoln Cottage Black. It's a great choice and it looks fab. here from Tickled Pink

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  35. This turned out so nice! Great eye to see the beauty in this! It looks great with the decor you used also. I have a party going on over at my blog if you want to join! I'd love to have you! Check it out under the "Stache Party" page on my blog: mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com

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  36. I love the curves of the legs of your table and the black makes it pop. Gorgeous and classic plus who doesn't love the $10 price tag.

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  37. I love your table! You found a treasure for sure---well done!! I would love to have you share this at my link party over at Rustic Crafts ~ http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=2306

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  38. Lovley Job :)
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  39. It's amazing what a coat of paint can do! I'd love to have you link up at my new linky party -

    Creative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com

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  40. I like it better then the Pottery Barn table too! Nice job!

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  41. TEN BUCKS!! I like it way better than the PB table!

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  42. Aww enjoy your date night! And that table is perfect, I love it more than PB version too. :)

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on on my blog right now. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  43. I love the results, it looks very classy now!

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  44. Beautiful! You got it for a great price and I love all the curves it has. I like it a lot better than the pottery barn version.

    http://thenotsofucntionalhousewife.com

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  45. I love, love, love your beautiful table find! And your makeover is fab! The best part is the price/savings!!! Awesome and thanks for sharing :)

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  46. Wow, your hard work paid off! It looks fantastic! I'm jealous I don't have a spot for something like that in my house.

    http://everythinghasitswonders.blogspot.com/

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  47. Looking through colors to re-paint a not-well-made built-in cabinet and visited the Valspar site. I wasn't sure about the Lincoln Black until I saw your project and you totally sold me on it! Thanks for sharing.

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  48. I picked up a sample of Lincoln Black after seeing your project! Love it. BTW it's free sample month over at the Valspar site! Yippppeeee!

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